Meet the East Bay Dragons, the oldest Black motorcycle club in the West

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Meet the East Bay Dragons, the oldest Black motorcycle club in the West

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The East Bay Dragons - an all-Black motorcycle club -- has been proudly riding along since 1959 and will roll right into the next decade as strong as ever. abc7ne.ws/3EJoqI9
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@jesse399 Жыл бұрын

As a Mexican American born in NYC, and started riding an Indian Motorcycle Scout at age 38. I have to say riding a motorcycle is the greatest feeling I have ever felt. Every ride is a new experience, being on the BQE going over 60 feels like freedom. Yes we have terrible drivers out here but if more people give up driving a car for driving a motorcycle they'll understand the true feeling on being out on the road.

@JohnJohnson-hp1ri Жыл бұрын

Thank you ABC for painting a historic MC in a positive light, for once. To the Dragons, your contributions to the community at the MC level and at a local level will be remembered for generations.

@wanaraz Жыл бұрын

What community?

@JM-cf5vx Жыл бұрын

I can't believe this guy is 80 years old

@Coldworldx 4 ай бұрын

Respect to these men for holding it down for their club, going strong for 6 decades and never folding and staying true to thier club 💯

@aquarian1314 Жыл бұрын

I've had many great times there; at the clubhouse when they've had dances, community events. "Defy the stereo-type" Great guys.

@walterfechter8080 Жыл бұрын

The L.A. Rattlers and The Choppers -- two other black clubs who should be remembered. Benny Whitfield's yellow Knucklehead chop would look great on the road today. Those NorCal-styled choppers have staying power. Thanks, ABC7, for creating and posting this video. Ride safe!

@garrettcal1812 2 ай бұрын

Great reporting. As a black man I need to see my brothers and sisters coming together. Thank you.

@bigiron8831 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Toby R.I.P. Sonny Ride In Peace.....

@ralfrainfurth6034 Жыл бұрын

A great club with a great tradition 😎👍

@1969jbear Жыл бұрын

It nice to see some posit stuff about Oakland . Only one thing old school Oakland people still call it East 14th not International Boulevard . Thank You for a look of some great people .

@phoenixarizona8441 Жыл бұрын

Badass awesome people clubs been around years most respectful MC

@seH2i Жыл бұрын

Well done, I appreciate this story.

@cm-lv1bu 9 ай бұрын

Literally educating everywhere I go. Thanks for your help! C

@changaines7533 Жыл бұрын

Rip toby gene 🐉🏍️✊🏾🌉 rip Sonny barger 😈😇 ⚡⚡🤘🏻 both legends who inspired me 2 ride Harley's! 😭 They both will be missed!

@ranchodeluxe1 Жыл бұрын

My friend, Patrick Leahy, a SoCal chopper OG, spoke highly of these guys. He respected their style in custom bikes greatly.

@ww2remembered983 Жыл бұрын

Great story, but looks like the Dragons need some you blood in there. Today's youth can use mentorships like this. Joining a club like this can provide that support.

@michaelsatterfield7944 Жыл бұрын

Sadly all clubs are going through it. Today’s youth can’t handle the responsibilities of being in a real brotherhood.

@expendable4h002 Жыл бұрын

It’s true people don’t want to prospect, they don’t understand what breaking down the ego is. They would rather join an RC.

@thejackel1844 Жыл бұрын

You won't see a better looking Knucklehead than the one that Bennie had, Holy Mackerel !...

@williambarry8015 Жыл бұрын

That is a nice bike.

@ranchodeluxe1 Жыл бұрын

fact. That thing is exquisite.

@richardashwood5771 Жыл бұрын

God Bless the Dragons.

@FiveGunsWest Жыл бұрын

Wonderful and exciting story. Thanks so much. I used to see these guys around when I lived in Emeryville. Great guys.

@westcoast3595 Жыл бұрын

Most American clubs are hard working Americans. Thanks for not painting it Racist, nor Gang. I am an Indy. Yet I have nothing but respect for clubs. They work hard.

@bigrobpierce3804 Жыл бұрын

Wish you guys would expand to the sacramento area.✌🏽✌🏽

@Cloccrip-xp2hn 10 ай бұрын

I used to hang out with the Dragon's when I was younger my pops was awesome!

@brucemorrison3563 Жыл бұрын

Them some cool peeps.Riding motorcycles with your buddies is the best.Keep the rubber side down friends.

@bayyinahjordan6398 Жыл бұрын

I am so proud to know thes guys and even more proud that papa Joe is my God Fatha ❤❤❤☺️

@davetompkinsmotorcyclevlogger Жыл бұрын

Great video and fantastic story 👍

@phoenixarizona8441 Жыл бұрын

I don't care what you Ride Harley Davidsons / Cruiser / Sports Bike / Sports Touring Bike / Naked Sports Bike / Classic Sports Bike's late 70/early 80's Kawasaki KZ , Honda CB , Suzuki GS , Yamaha XJ 650 / 1000 / Maxi Sports Scooter / smaller scooter / Super pocket bike / Pocket Bike / Racing Motorized Bicycle / Cruiser Motorized Bicycle / Motorized Mountain Bike / Super Moto Riding is riding as long as you are happy enjoy your self that's what matters Ride Safe Everyone From Phoenix Bike Club

@BlackNation2024 Ай бұрын

BIG RESPECT

@Mr20west Жыл бұрын

💯💯💯Man what a remarkable story and an amazing club .I have been riding motorcycles for 10 years now and im so thankful I got into it .keep the rubber side down man

@mediamanianetwork1644 Жыл бұрын

Outcast MC is another black MC organization.

@mikeperkins4877 Жыл бұрын

❤ I'd like to hang out with these guys

@urslathornton5726 Жыл бұрын

So Beautiful to know. Thank you

@vf12497439 Ай бұрын

I met some guys from the Ebony Riders MC out east. These guys were a class act! I was the only white in that clubhouse and I was treated like a friend. My money was no good at the bar and I got drunk on everyone else’s money. Unfortunately I can’t say a black man would have been treated so well in some of the white MC houses I’ve known. Not bad, but suspicion…. There’s a lot that can be learned by stepping out of your comfort zone and meeting new friends. Who is going to Sturgis this year? I will be at the lamphere aug 2-5th.

@serious_in_seattle6917 Жыл бұрын

I’d like to meet some of those guys. They seem pretty awesome. But I don’t ride a Harley … Maybe they won’t talk to me 😂

@user-xn1bo9rx5m Жыл бұрын

be the person you imagine them to be . you can do it .

@Killer_Kovacs 11 ай бұрын

It's nice to hear the other side of the story knowing hell's Angels were a white only club at the time

@douglaspaterson5269 11 ай бұрын

They still don't allow black members.😢

@glennreed28 Жыл бұрын

Respects

@Julesong Жыл бұрын

Excellent! 🇺🇸

@LOPM63672 Жыл бұрын

The Saturday shell never forget

@02donph Жыл бұрын

Just great.....

@WarrenHolly 2 ай бұрын

This is what it's all about! Nobody's killing nobody nobody's mother crying. Nobody's waisting away in a stinking cell being told when he can do this and that. Now! Let's build! 🤛🏾😎 🏍️

@chiefvilla3167 Жыл бұрын

Right on I'm from the North Bay. SO.County. late 50s.🙏🏽👍🏽✋🏽🤙🏾✌🏽😎.

@YosefEl75 Жыл бұрын

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@ranchodeluxe1 Жыл бұрын

Mr Whitfield's Knucklehead is exquisite.

@andrewkitchenuk Жыл бұрын

A motorcycle club based on the colour of your skin. How American is that. 🙃

@ranchodeluxe1 Жыл бұрын

It's cool. When this club started, they were risking their lives riding Harley-Davidsons. They had to hang together. I'm from Sturgis, SD, I remember see black guys dragged off their bikes and beaten badly. Right on Main Street, and in the city park. Today, a black biker in Sturgis doesn't get a second look. Unless she happens to be an attractive young lady, of course.

@feraynor205 Жыл бұрын

Very American Thats the beauty of the merger riding with Sonny and the Hells Angels. Had it not been for segregation and racism that would have never formed .They did some great community activism. You missed the point of this historical club.

@ranchodeluxe1 Жыл бұрын

@@feraynor205 Something that most outsiders never gave these guys credit for was their taste in bikes and their skills In building them. If you look at Mr Whitfield's Knucklehead that's in this video, that thing is not different than what I would build today. Except today, a Knucklehead engine is $15k or more and out of my league

@kyshac81 3 ай бұрын

Well the Hells Angels don’t allow black folks in so what’s the difference.

@d-willmotor-piper1605 Жыл бұрын

Shout out from Clarksville TN I have family in the Bay area ..,🏍️💪🏽💰👷🏽‍♂️👍💯❤️

@clintonwarmington2276 Жыл бұрын

Incredible opportunity party like no other

@BlackNation2024 Ай бұрын

BLACK POWER ✊🏾

@AnManHydro Жыл бұрын

❤

@yyxy.oncesaid Жыл бұрын

82yrs old.Hes in unbelievable nick

@expendable4h002 Жыл бұрын

FTW. 🤘🏼🤘🏼⚡️⚡️

@charleswaters1085 10 ай бұрын

Good job (po hop) enjoyed your interview 👏

@thankthemosthighgod9135 2 ай бұрын

Love this 🖤

@keishaguilford2170 5 күн бұрын

Awesome ❤❤❤

@alimuhammad1518 Жыл бұрын

Motorcycle Good Love 😱♥️👍

@mrroberttrujillo Жыл бұрын

Dragons!!!!

@Winteryears Жыл бұрын

Cool.

@jg-ec6iz 9 ай бұрын

so cool

@garypayton5081 4 ай бұрын

Super cool

@pd2468 Жыл бұрын

I can only say Radfree , live free be free.❤

@leej2311 Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if there are the orders we had the rattlers in San Francisco and my uncle was the head man

@michaelpickern2109 Жыл бұрын

👍

@col80FREESTYLEGUITAR Жыл бұрын

funny, but cool

@breez9979 Жыл бұрын

If its an all black club who is the white guy with the sun glasses on in the 1962 photo?

@user-xn1bo9rx5m Жыл бұрын

he was a researching sickle cell.

@naturalobserver1322 Жыл бұрын

OK, now do a story about the oldest white motorcycle club in California without it being a racist hit piece. I get it, wouldn't fit your narrative.

@xmo552 Жыл бұрын

Kick rocks

@bootnazz1786 Жыл бұрын

They the ones who chose to nor allow blacks,and wear swasikas

@Roscoe_357 Жыл бұрын

There Just Sumthin' 'bout Jobina Tho' 🤩🤩🤩 No Lie!!!!!

@user-fs7df1xg9v 11 ай бұрын

I like black motorcycles.

@legalmexican 11 ай бұрын

"rode all the way in first gear"? No, he didn't.

@JesusMontiel-gu5um Жыл бұрын

1948 in Oakland, California Hells Angels was founded the oldest in Oakland, California so you intro title needs to be fixed.

@user-xn1bo9rx5m Жыл бұрын

they were founded in southern california

@JesusMontiel-gu5um Жыл бұрын

Research it’s not hard

@kooh301 Жыл бұрын

Are they black?

@MMSMIB81 Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure Oakland started 4-1-1957

@garyny4073 Ай бұрын

80 😅😅, he looks 40 😅😅😅

@JoyceWilliams-kw3nv 9 ай бұрын

You all invited to family cookout on your manor of being the best

@sirsaltytampon4379 Жыл бұрын

They absolutely are not the oldest MC from the West.

@tsewkeelem2427 Жыл бұрын

Ayyy ok hells angels ✊🏿

@rynorth4299 Жыл бұрын

Why do you care so much about the color of someone’s skin??!

@ranchodeluxe1 Жыл бұрын

You have to know the history of riding custom Harleys in the 60s and 70s. I saw black guys dragged off their bikes, their bikes taken, and them beaten nearly to death. These guys liked each other. They trusted each other. They had to hang together to survive. My friend, a white guy who was an OG in the SoCal chopper scene spoke highly of guys like Sugar Bear and Mr. Whitfield. He respected their courage and their style in custom motorcycles. They couldn't, and can't be Hell's Angels. A white guy can't be a Dragon. But they can meet at an event and get along and that's all that's expected of civilized humans.